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EPISODE 299: LARRY BROWN
April 6, 2026

EPISODE 299: LARRY BROWN

In this episode, we sit down with one of the most respected and impactful coaches in basketball history. With over 50 years in the game, Coach Brown shares powerful insights on building championship culture, developing player...

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EPISODE 298: RACHEL JAMES
March 30, 2026

EPISODE 298: RACHEL JAMES

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championship...

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EPISODE 297: KARRON TAYLOR
March 23, 2026

EPISODE 297: KARRON TAYLOR

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing ...

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EPISODE 296: MATT STREICH
March 16, 2026

EPISODE 296: MATT STREICH

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Southwestern University head coach Matt Streich to talk about the realities of taking over a program, developing a team identity, and learning through th...

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EPISODE 295: PRESTON TABOR
March 9, 2026

EPISODE 295: PRESTON TABOR

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim...

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EPISODE 294 | MARC JOHNSON
March 2, 2026

EPISODE 294 | MARC JOHNSON

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades i...

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EPISODE 292 | RYAN MURPHY
Feb. 16, 2026

EPISODE 292 | RYAN MURPHY

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take ...

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EPISODE 291: MAURICIO PEREZ
Feb. 9, 2026

EPISODE 291: MAURICIO PEREZ

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Mauricio Perez for an in-depth conversation on high school basketball, leadership, and building a program the right way. Coach Perez shares powerful...

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EPISODE 290: STEVEN THOMAS
Feb. 2, 2026

EPISODE 290: STEVEN THOMAS

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, commu...

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EPISODE 289: JIM STERGAR
Jan. 26, 2026

EPISODE 289: JIM STERGAR

What makes a basketball program truly special? 🏀In this episode, Coach Jim Stergar shares decades of wisdom on building culture, keeping practice fresh, and creating traditions players remember for life. Coach Stergar dives i...

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EPISODE 288: JJ DAVIS
Jan. 19, 2026

EPISODE 288: JJ DAVIS

Coach JJ shares his journey from being a transactional coach focused only on winning to becoming a transformational leader centered on service, accountability, and personal growth. Using the powerful analogy of gardening, JJ ...

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EPISODE 287: SHAWNEE HARLE
Jan. 12, 2026

EPISODE 287: SHAWNEE HARLE

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years af...

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EPISODE 286: SAM ALLEN
Jan. 5, 2026

EPISODE 286: SAM ALLEN

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerf...

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